By Chris Hillman
Talented musicians are always creating something new, so we’re delighted to feature another three top songs in this week’s playlist.
Heading it is Dakorra, who featured in our top tracks of 2022. We think Kate Herridge is going from strength to strength and it’s a pleasure to highlight her latest creation, along with that from nine other terrific artists.
As ever, we’re on a mission to champion and showcase great music from acts that have a connection to Reading and Wokingham (that’s the RaW in our Sounds Today name).
It’s a mixture that will help you discover something new. All you have to do is find it on Spotify.
To hear this week’s selection, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and enjoy the music.
There is also a Facebook page and group chat that bands and music fans can tap into. You can search for RaW Sounds Today and it will come up.
Dakorra – All Eyes to the Floor
Here’s a new single from an artist, who made our Top 10 of 2022.
Based in the Reading area, Dakorra (aka Kate Herridge), has established herself as a talented and dynamic performer and this features a catchy melody, driving rhythm, and emotive lyrics.
It is a strong and confident piece of work that showcases her talent and versatility. Dakorra is also a strong live performer so keep an eye out for any gig announcements – https://www.facebook.com/dakorraband
Dennis Siggery and Neil Sadler – I Paid the Price
A classic blues voice and a brilliant guitarist come together on a new album, Testify, which is the long awaited follow-up to their critically acclaimed Higher Ground and Half & Half albums.
It’s Dennis Siggery and Neil Sadler and it’s certainly been worth the wait, with every song on the album being strong with quality production from Neil at his Wokingham based, No Machine Studios. Have a listen to some of the best new blues around – https://www.ericstreetband.com/
Eloise Kate & Matthew Little – Just One Night
We seem to have a lot of rock, blues and electro indie this week so here’s a break from that with a beautiful mellow song which features emotive lyrics, a captivating melody and a soulful vocal performance from this duo.
Eloise Kate played in Katie Ellwood’s band at Wokingham Festival last year and, on this single, Katie returns the favour as she contributes some beautiful cello playing to this single – https://www.instagram.com/eloisekatemusic/
One Last Day – As Time Stands Still
Here’s a great live rock band with their latest single.
We popped along to see their exciting headlining performance in a packed Acoustic Couch in Bracknell last Friday and we certainly weren’t disappointed – https://linktr.ee/onelastday
Marisa and the Moths – If You Knew
This band have just released their new EP Damned If I Do, which features this great song, originally released as a single last year. They are certainly getting noticed with plays on BBC Radio 1 – https://www.marisaandthemoths.com/
Kristeen Young – Absence Makes the Heart Grow Father
An innovative and intriguing artist from the US who is coming to Reading for a Club Velocity/New Mind show at Reading Facebar on February 22 – https://kristeenyoung.com/
Catfish – Soulbreaker
If you like your blues played by excellent musicians with powerful vocals, it’s well worth getting along to Wokingham Music Club (WMC) this Friday 17 to see Catfish. This song is from their 2019 album, Burning Bridges – https://www.catfishband.com/
Quantum Pig – Keep the Nation Warm
This London-based duo on our White Star Records label supported Lonely Robot last week at Islington Assembly Hall show and certainly captivated the audience – https://quantumpig.live/
Gemma Rogers – The Great Escape
London-based Gemma came to Reading in November. This is from her EP The Great Escape – https://www.gemmarogersmusic.com/
Lonely Robot – Lonely Robot
What an incredible London show last week from Reading producer John Mitchell’s Lonely Robot band – https://www.facebook.com/LonelyRobotband/
